RestaurantLicence 3026188

Paradise Food

206 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60624

Latest verdictPassOct 7, 2026 · 6 days ago

Inspections4since Aug 1, 2025

Fail rate50.0%2 of 4 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass50%
Conditional0%
Fail50%

4 inspections from 2025 to 2026 · hover a mark

2026

PassOct 7, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19 observed raw wood surfaces behind front counter and rust deposits inside reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and remove rust deposits in coolers.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12 observed floors and floor drain in need of cleaning under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all floors and floor drains.
FailAug 27, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed manager to provide cleanup policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed over 20 rodent droppings on the floor under the display cooler, on the floor near the electrical box behind the front counter, on the floor in the washroom, and in the rear storage areas. Observed live roach crawling on faucet of handwashing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service; clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed a 1/4" gap under the front entrance door and along the left side of the rear door. Instructed the manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off the floor.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed raw wood surfaces behind front counter and rust deposits inside reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and remove rust deposits in coolers.
6. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed no waste receptacles at handwashing sinks. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed floors and floor drain in need of cleaning under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all floors and floor drains.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed unused articles and equipment in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed missing baseboards and damaged wall surfaces in prep, storage and dishwashing areas. Observed loose ceiling panels in rear storage area. Instructed manager to replace/repair all walls and ceilings as needed.
10. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean ventilation hood and maintain.
11. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
PassAug 5, 2025License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15 observed exterior side door not pest proof with 1/4 in gap at bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting.
2. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  6-501.19 observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed person in charge to install self-closing device on restroom.
3. 58
  Allergen training as required
  2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate on site for certified manager. Instructed pic to obtain allergen training and certificate and maintain.
FailAug 1, 2025LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing sink in front prep area. Instructed person in charge to install handwashing sink with hot and cold water under city pressure with hand drying provision and handwashing cleanser and maintain. Priority foundation ##7-38-030(c).
2. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed no disclosure or reminder for consumer advisory located on menu for breakfast items where eggs can be ordered undercooked. Instructed pic to provide disclosure and reminder connecting menu items to statement for applicable menu items (over easy eggs). Priority foundation #7-38-005.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed exterior side door not pest proof with 1/4 in gap at bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be itght fitting.
4. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no self closing deviceon washroom door. Instructed person in charge to install self closing device on restroom.
5. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed no outside dumpster on site nor signed contract with dumpster company. Instructed person in charge to provide contract or dumpster. Priority foundation #7-38-020(b)
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training certificate on site for certified manager. Instructed pic to obtain allergen training and certificate and maintain.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

On the street

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What it gets cited for

554×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
384×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
583×
Allergen training as required
472×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
542×
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
532×
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
51×
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
391×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 3026188 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.